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LC56 AFE

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,274 mi
Last recorded52,274 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 AFE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 52,274 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 52,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2024 50,296 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 50,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 40,716 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 40,716 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 35,538 miles

surface corrosion on rear components

Pass 25 Aug 2020 35,436 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 35,205 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 34,505 miles

Front Battery Terminal Negative Loose

Front Engine Cover & Under tray Fitted

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 33,654 miles

Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 32,728 miles

1. Engine Cover Fitted 2. Under Tray Fitter

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 31,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s wiper

Pass 4 Aug 2014 30,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall been glued

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s wiper smear

Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,758 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,034 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,301 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 13,895 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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LC56 AFE is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 62,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC56 AFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC56 AFE registered?

LC56 AFE is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is LC56 AFE safe to buy?

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